Authorship Criteria

Authorship of articles published in this journal is based on substantial academic and intellectual contributions to the research and manuscript preparation. All individuals listed as authors must meet the journal’s authorship criteria and accept responsibility for the integrity and accuracy of the published work.

To qualify for authorship, individuals must meet the following criteria:

  1. Substantial contribution to the conception or design of the research, data collection, analysis, or interpretation of research findings.

  2. Participation in drafting or critically revising the manuscript for important intellectual content.

  3. Approval of the final version of the manuscript prior to submission or publication.

  4. Accountability for the work, including a commitment to address questions concerning the accuracy, integrity, and validity of the research.

Individuals who provide only administrative support, technical assistance, funding, or other contributions that do not meet the authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section, with their consent.

The corresponding author is responsible for coordinating communication with the editorial team, ensuring that all authors approve the final manuscript, and transparently disclosing author contributions and any potential conflicts of interest.

Gift authorship, guest authorship, and ghost authorship are strictly prohibited. All authorship decisions must be made transparently, fairly, and in accordance with recognized publication ethics guidelines, including the recommendations of the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE).